Post by The Sandman on Mar 22, 2024 8:59:55 GMT -5
Cody Garbrandt glares at his opponent from the opposite corner.
Cub Swanson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Cody Garbrandt comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
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Round 1
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Cody Garbrandt and Cub Swanson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Cub Swanson
makes The Cody stumble back!
The Cody and Kevin Luke Swanson circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Cody moves backwards and Cub Swanson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cody Garbrandt seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A furious flurry of punches from Cody Garbrandt
just misses Kevin Luke Swanson.
Cub Swanson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody Garbrandt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kevin Luke Swanson misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Cody moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kevin Luke Swanson with a double overhooks!
Kevin Luke Swanson is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cub Swanson is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt is cooling the fight on the ground
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cub Swanson controls the situation despite Cody Garbrandt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
The Cody is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cub Swanson pushes Cody Garbrandt down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and trap Cub Swanson in his guard...
Cub Swanson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cub Swanson controls the situation despite Cody Garbrandt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cub Swanson rolls Cody Garbrandt to his stomach and takes his back!
Kevin Luke Swanson is in rear mount over The Cody
The Cody has Kevin Luke Swanson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Kevin Luke Swanson is unable to move under The Cody control.
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over The Cody
The Cody is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt and Kevin Luke Swanson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pulverizing punch to Kevin Luke Swanson's head!
Kevin Luke Swanson slips the punch.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Cody Garbrandt that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson's stops that one with his face! How is Kevin Luke Swanson standing?!
Kevin Luke Swanson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Cody steps backwards away from Cub Swanson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Cody steps backwards away from Cub Swanson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody Garbrandt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Kevin Luke Swanson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kevin Luke Swanson.
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Round 2
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Cub Swanson jumps back and jabs
Kevin Luke Swanson seems staggered and Cody Garbrandt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt has found an opening in the defense of Kevin Luke Swanson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Kevin Luke Swanson's ribs.
Cub Swanson leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Cody
The Cody wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Cody is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kevin Luke Swanson.
Superb haymaker by The Cody
that lands on Kevin Luke Swanson's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Cub Swanson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cub Swanson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Cody's chin! That stops The Cody in his tracks!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kevin Luke Swanson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
The Cody doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Cody leads with a punch
Cub Swanson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nice punches from Cub Swanson.
Even nicer blocks from The Cody.
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
Kevin Luke Swanson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shovel hook by Cody Garbrandt
goes nowhere.
Terrible one sided match... Kevin Luke Swanson was not ready to fight a fighter of Cody Garbrandt caliber.
Crisp uppercut by The Cody followed by a hard jab
Cub Swanson stumbles back.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Kevin Luke Swanson was not ready to fight a fighter of Cody Garbrandt caliber.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cub Swanson!
The Cody ducks under...
Kevin Luke Swanson misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody Garbrandt attempts a sweep single...
Cody Garbrandt catches Cub Swanson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Cody.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to move on the ground and shows Cody Garbrandt a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Kevin MacDonald knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kevin Luke Swanson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
The Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
The Cody struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Cody Garbrandt tries to free his leg
Cody Garbrandt uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kevin Luke Swanson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to escape from the full mount...
Cody Garbrandt is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to roll on the ground...
The Cody knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cody Garbrandt hovers above Kevin Luke Swanson
Good punches to Kevin Luke Swanson's body.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Terrible one sided match... Kevin Luke Swanson was not ready to fight a fighter of Cody Garbrandt caliber.
Cody Garbrandt tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cody is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cody Garbrandt has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
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An overhand right from Cody Garbrandt that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson's stops that one with his face! How is Kevin Luke Swanson standing?!
There is a small laceration on Cub Swanson's Nose
Cub Swanson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cody Garbrandt!
A furious flurry of punches from Cody Garbrandt
puts Kevin Luke Swanson in a world of hurt!
Cody Garbrandt turns out the lights for Kevin Luke Swanson! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Kevin Luke Swanson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Cody Garbrandt by KO (Punches) at 0:30 Round 3
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 24/47 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Statistics: Cub Swanson
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Cody treated Cub like Cody was a full grown bear and Cub was...his cub.
Cub Swanson looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
Cody Garbrandt comes with a 3 fight losing streak.
The referee of the bout is Kevin MacDonald.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Cody Garbrandt and Cub Swanson touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
A right hand from Cub Swanson
makes The Cody stumble back!
The Cody and Kevin Luke Swanson circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Cody moves backwards and Cub Swanson is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cody Garbrandt seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
A furious flurry of punches from Cody Garbrandt
just misses Kevin Luke Swanson.
Cub Swanson tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cody Garbrandt jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Kevin Luke Swanson misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Cody moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Kevin Luke Swanson with a double overhooks!
Kevin Luke Swanson is holding Cody Garbrandt's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Cody Garbrandt loses balance and goes to the ground.
Cub Swanson is in side mount over Cody Garbrandt
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt is cooling the fight on the ground
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cub Swanson controls the situation despite Cody Garbrandt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
The Cody is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Cub Swanson pushes Cody Garbrandt down and prevents his attempts to escape
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and trap Cub Swanson in his guard...
Cub Swanson keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 2:35 in the 1 round
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cub Swanson controls the situation despite Cody Garbrandt efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Cub Swanson is in full mount over Cody Garbrandt
Cody Garbrandt tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Cub Swanson rolls Cody Garbrandt to his stomach and takes his back!
Kevin Luke Swanson is in rear mount over The Cody
The Cody has Kevin Luke Swanson controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Kevin Luke Swanson is unable to move under The Cody control.
Cub Swanson is in closed guard over The Cody
The Cody is taking this opportunity to rest.
Kevin MacDonald stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Pengrowth Saddledome (Calgary, Alberta) are cheering for the fighters.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:50 in the 1 round
Cody Garbrandt and Kevin Luke Swanson engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Pulverizing punch to Kevin Luke Swanson's head!
Kevin Luke Swanson slips the punch.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
An overhand right from Cody Garbrandt that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson's stops that one with his face! How is Kevin Luke Swanson standing?!
Kevin Luke Swanson's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Cody steps backwards away from Cub Swanson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Cody steps backwards away from Cub Swanson. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Cody Garbrandt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
Kevin Luke Swanson has a small cut in his Right cheek
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Kevin Luke Swanson.
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Round 2
=========================================
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt goes with a looping right hand while Cub Swanson jumps back and jabs
Kevin Luke Swanson seems staggered and Cody Garbrandt runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt has found an opening in the defense of Kevin Luke Swanson, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Kevin Luke Swanson's ribs.
Cub Swanson leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Cody
The Cody wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
The Cody is trying to counter now!
Several good body shots
are evaded by Kevin Luke Swanson.
Superb haymaker by The Cody
that lands on Kevin Luke Swanson's face like a cannon ball!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Cub Swanson moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Cub Swanson throws a looping left hand...
That lands on The Cody's chin! That stops The Cody in his tracks!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Kevin Luke Swanson wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
The Cody doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cody Garbrandt tries a nice one-two combination
He scores!
The Cody leads with a punch
Cub Swanson avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
Nice punches from Cub Swanson.
Even nicer blocks from The Cody.
Brutal combination from Cody Garbrandt!
Kevin Luke Swanson is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
Shovel hook by Cody Garbrandt
goes nowhere.
Terrible one sided match... Kevin Luke Swanson was not ready to fight a fighter of Cody Garbrandt caliber.
Crisp uppercut by The Cody followed by a hard jab
Cub Swanson stumbles back.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Terrible one sided match... Kevin Luke Swanson was not ready to fight a fighter of Cody Garbrandt caliber.
Cody Garbrandt fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Cub Swanson!
The Cody ducks under...
Kevin Luke Swanson misses a step and Cody Garbrandt sees an opportunity to counter him!
Cody Garbrandt attempts a sweep single...
Cody Garbrandt catches Cub Swanson's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Cody.
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to move on the ground and shows Cody Garbrandt a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Kevin MacDonald knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Kevin Luke Swanson's Forehead is beginning to swell
Cody Garbrandt is in closed guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
The Cody tries to escape from closed guard...
The Cody struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Cody Garbrandt is in half guard over Kevin Luke Swanson
Cody Garbrandt tries to free his leg
Cody Garbrandt uses some of his skill by jumping out of Kevin Luke Swanson's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Kevin Luke Swanson tries to escape from the full mount...
Cody Garbrandt is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Cody Garbrandt is in side mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cub Swanson tries to roll on the ground...
The Cody knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Cody Garbrandt hovers above Kevin Luke Swanson
Good punches to Kevin Luke Swanson's body.
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
The Cody tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Cody Garbrandt controls the situation despite Cub Swanson efforts for escaping from the full mount.
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Cody Garbrandt is in full mount over Cub Swanson
Terrible one sided match... Kevin Luke Swanson was not ready to fight a fighter of Cody Garbrandt caliber.
Cody Garbrandt tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cody is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Cody Garbrandt has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 3
=========================================
An overhand right from Cody Garbrandt that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Kevin Luke Swanson's stops that one with his face! How is Kevin Luke Swanson standing?!
There is a small laceration on Cub Swanson's Nose
Cub Swanson seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cody Garbrandt!
A furious flurry of punches from Cody Garbrandt
puts Kevin Luke Swanson in a world of hurt!
Cody Garbrandt turns out the lights for Kevin Luke Swanson! Tiiiiiiiim-ber! What a knock out!
Kevin Luke Swanson's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Cody Garbrandt by KO (Punches) at 0:30 Round 3
Statistics: Cody Garbrandt
Punches 24/47 (51%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/4 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Statistics: Cub Swanson
Punches 9/17 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 215 s
Cody treated Cub like Cody was a full grown bear and Cub was...his cub.
